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Buellish
Posted on Saturday, February 22, 2003 - 09:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey guys,sometimes Volvos and Buells get along.
Volvos
Volvos standing sentry outside the Buell garage.
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Road_Thing
Posted on Saturday, February 22, 2003 - 09:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Court, that's a good link!
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Vmebarry
Posted on Saturday, February 22, 2003 - 12:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Buellish,

Of course they get along when they are asleep!
Most husbands, wives, and prisoners do too!

Barry
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Blasterd
Posted on Saturday, February 22, 2003 - 02:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Anybody know where I can get a 2002 blast service manual for cheap?

Ken
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Boese
Posted on Saturday, February 22, 2003 - 03:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

hey guys,

just fired up the X1 after it has been setting in storage and hasnt run since Jan 10th.
since it is not as cold and I brought the fresh
loaded battery it started pretty good,
held it at 2000 rpms for a minute or two and then let it idle.
After like 5 min only the front cylinder got really warm.
I assume this is just the fouled plugs, am I correct ?

böse, OH
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Dave
Posted on Saturday, February 22, 2003 - 03:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ken,
You may try posting over on the classifieds 'wanted' area and watch ebay.

DAve
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Buellskinner
Posted on Saturday, February 22, 2003 - 05:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Anyone see the Team Elves hat in the Winners Circle at Daytona for the Truck race?
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Davegess
Posted on Saturday, February 22, 2003 - 10:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Team Elves, No way! Was it on TV?
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Roadrunr
Posted on Saturday, February 22, 2003 - 10:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Buellish, Maybe your volvo's are just waiting for the buell to come out so's they can run it down;););););)
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Pilk
Posted on Sunday, February 23, 2003 - 12:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Court, damn you! I'm sitting here balling like a baby thanks. That is a very moving story and right on the mark as far as I'm concerned.

Pilk
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Blake
Posted on Sunday, February 23, 2003 - 03:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Boase,
Fouled plug, or loose wire, or... there are other possibilities, too numerous and obscure to list. Check the plug?
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Boese
Posted on Sunday, February 23, 2003 - 04:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

@blake.

will check plug later on today,
gotta get to bed for a couple hours first and
it snowed and froze over here again anyway.
Less likely I will take a spin today.


boese, OH
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Buellskinner
Posted on Sunday, February 23, 2003 - 07:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Team Elves hat was in the Winner's Circle for the Daytona 250 NCTS truck race. Don't know if it was on TV or not, will try to get Winner's Circle pic and determine.
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Slag
Posted on Sunday, February 23, 2003 - 11:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hi I'm new to this side of the board , I've been reading the go fast stuff for time. But I have a few good questions for you, or if you could point me in the right dirction?
1. does any body ever seen a center stand on a buell ?
I'll stop at this for now
Thank you slag
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Davegess
Posted on Sunday, February 23, 2003 - 12:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

skinner, wouldlove to see the pix as would everyone I am sure
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Mikej
Posted on Sunday, February 23, 2003 - 12:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Slag,
If you're talking about a center stand mounted on the bike, then no. If you're talking about a center stand used for working on the bike in a garage, then yes, click here or here. I think you're talking about the center-stand version of a kickstand though. I don't remember seeing one on a Sportster either. The older hard-tail Harley's had sort-of one that swung down from the rear and was secured while riding with a springclip on the rear fender.
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Jim_Witt
Posted on Sunday, February 23, 2003 - 01:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Try searching for Bike Lifts
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Vmebarry
Posted on Sunday, February 23, 2003 - 02:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Slag,

They actually used to make center stands for Early Sportsters and K Models, but when they changed the frame in Seventy One, they dropped the mounts in back of the motor mounts. You will only find the Garage type now, I'm afraid.

Hi Mike J.

Barry Mercer
In Seattle
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Awprior
Posted on Sunday, February 23, 2003 - 03:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey Jim... What kind is the one in the pic???
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Orngm2
Posted on Sunday, February 23, 2003 - 04:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

hello everyone,
i have a question...
friend of mine gave me a screaming eagle air filter kit for a sporster, will this kit fit on a 2000 m2? i still have the to get a standard sporster air filter but it came with the backing plate, filter, venturi ring, and carb adapter.
the only thing that puzzles me is that the hole in the backing plate for the carb is in the center, not offset to the rear like the stock breadbox. if anybody can shed some lite on this i would really apreciate it. by the way the screaming eagle part # is 29082-90. says for 40mm xl models.

thanx,
orngm2
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Awprior
Posted on Sunday, February 23, 2003 - 05:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Orngm2,
The reason the hole isn't offset on the Harley one compared to the Buell one is because the Buell frame has a different geometry than the Sporty's frame. I build an aircleaner for my bike similar to the stock Sportster one, and had to use a couple of spacers like those that come stock with the airbox. I don't have the part number for it on hand though. You can also take a 3/8" piece of metal (aluminum is easiest to work), and make a spacer with a 40mm hole in the center and the holes for the hardware. If you can't find a spacer at a dealer, or make your own, shoot me an email, I'll see what I can toss together.

One problem with using the Sportster air cleaner is your leg may hit it.
Good luck!
Alex
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Jim_Witt
Posted on Sunday, February 23, 2003 - 06:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It's called a Eazy Rizer. The picture is actually Petes (Click Here for the message thread) but I have one also. Not sure if I'd recommend it to anyone.

Cheers,
-JW:>;)
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Mikej
Posted on Monday, February 24, 2003 - 08:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hi Barry,

How's the coffee shop? Are you still with Eastside? Looks like you got a new bike there.
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Mistaandypants
Posted on Monday, February 24, 2003 - 09:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I came across this and had to share it.

Motorcycling has a new world record holder. Craig Jones, riding a new Buell Lightning XB9S, pulled a 225 metre stoppie in Florida to shatter the old World best by a massive 62 metres.

click here to check it out!
http://www.buellmediaeurope.com/video/cj2.html
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Alnagy
Posted on Monday, February 24, 2003 - 09:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Court: Powerful article...I guess tear duct purging should become part of my P.M. routine.

Al
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Davegess
Posted on Monday, February 24, 2003 - 03:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Very nice XB9S write up here

http://www.citybike.com/
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Court
Posted on Monday, February 24, 2003 - 03:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)


Quote:

I'd give it a 9 on the fun factor scale, and after riding it back-to-back with a KTM Duke...Where the Lightning slaughters the Duke is out on the highway.




Heaven....I'm in Heaven!
:)
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Davegess
Posted on Monday, February 24, 2003 - 05:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Court, don't ride one.
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Blake
Posted on Monday, February 24, 2003 - 05:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

They totally goofed on some things, like the name of the Firebolt which they refer to as "Thunderbolt." ohwell They refer to the ergonomics as feeling "Japanese" and that... "I adapt to the bike very quickly, and once again the Buell feels almost Japanese." That indicates to me that the author is very much pro-UJM biased, which makes his following comments that much more credible and impressive...

Quote:

Early reports from dealers claim this new generation of Buells is holding up very well, and even racers have had few problems with the bikes. No surprise considering Buell's new European product testing program: A 10,000 mile endurance torture test covering every conceivable type of abuse, all done at or near redline! Sounds like a CityBike road test.

But most of all, Erik Buell's latest effort represents something truly unique: there is nothing like it. From both an engineering perspective and an aesthetic one, the Lightning breaks new ground, all in a fun and friendly package. At $10,000 it is a bit pricey but we feel it represents good value. All things considered, a very cool bike.


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Roc
Posted on Monday, February 24, 2003 - 06:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Supreme unleaded at $2.16 a gallon made the XB’s engine look very good today.
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